June 23, 2026 - “Being named a Chamber of the Year finalist is a powerful reflection of leadership, innovation and measurable impact,” said ACCE President & CEO Sheree Anne Kelly. “We congratulate ...

BLOWING ROCK, NC — Celebrate summer in the High Country at Symphony on the Mountain, the Blowing Rock Chamber’s signature outdoor music event, happening Friday, July 17th at the new location on the ...

BOONE, NC: The King Street Farmer’s Market will be hosting a Family Day event with live children’s music, facepainting, games, and important information on how to double your SUN Bucks and WIC ...

BLOWING ROCK, NC — The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the award winners from June 13 Art in the Park, presented by 4 Forty Four. Larry Brown, Artful Illuminations – Best in ...

In 1992’s “Aladdin,” one of The Genie’s few rules with wishes was that he couldn’t make people fall in love. “Obsession” is a movie about what happens when a wish for love is granted. It’s a horror ...

Born in Shawnee, OK, in 1937, William Moorer Merrill was destined to do great things. After all, his high school art teacher had encouraged him to “trust his eye for aesthetics.” Will attended The ...

The 2021 “Mortal Kombat” movie was a disaster that left fans disappointed for many reasons, not least of which was that it didn’t feature any fights from the much-hyped tournament for universal ...

Susan Dehorty Woods, age 78, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. Born on May 15, 1948, in Wilmington, DE Susan was the daughter of George F. Dehorty and Anna Margaret Walls. From an early age, she ...

I had never seen 2006’s “The Devil Wears Prada” until a few weeks ago when I watched it in preparation for the sequel. I didn’t care for it, mainly due to the off-putting character of Miranda Priestly ...

Marie Elizabeth Brown, 83, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 20, 1942, Marie was the daughter of Alfred Edwin Mullaney Sr. and Laura ...

BLOWING ROCK, NC — The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce invites the community to attend the 2026 Spring Home Show presented by Peak Sanitation on Thursday, June 11, at the Blowing Rock School Gym. The ...

Asheville/Gastonia, N.C. – Today, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Devdutta Sangvai approved the consolidation of Vaya Health and Partners Health Management, contingent ...